Career Fair Prep Program
Learn how to leverage the Career Fair and make an impression on employers.
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Career Fairs
Miami University Career Fairs offer employers venues through which to engage with Miami students for both internship and full-time opportunities.
Why Attend a Career Fair?
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Networking Opportunities: Career fairs provide an opporunity for students to connect with potential employers, professionals, and alumni with the goal of expanding professional networks.
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Career Paths: Students can explore a wide range of career options by interacting with representatives from different companies and industries. This exposure will help them gain a better understanding of various professions and identify potential career paths that align with their interests and skills.
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Company Education: Miami University career fairs help students gather information about different companies, their cultures, and job opportunities. This knowledge is valuable when making decisions about future employment and locating organizations that align with their career goals.
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Resume Feedback: Recruiters can provide constructive feedback on student resumes at the career fairs. This is valuable for students in understanding what employers are looking for in potential candidates.
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Interview Practice: The Career Center offers elevator pitch interview practice at the major career fairs. This provides students with crucial interview practice and how to create a positive impression on recruiters.
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Internship Opportunities: Recruiters often use career fairs to evaluate potential interns. Attending a career fair increases the likelihood of discovering internship opportunities, which can be instrumental in gaining hands-on experience.
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Graduate Programs: For students considering further education, career fairs often feature graduate school representatives. This allows students to explore the admissions requirements and disciplines of further study.
Careers for the Common Good
Wednesday, February 21 | 1 – 5 p.m. | Millett Hall
Attending Employers Coming Soon
Virtual Architecture and Design Fair
Tuesday, February 27 | 3 – 5 p.m. | Handshake
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Teacher Job Fair
Friday, March 1 | 8:30 – 5 p.m. | Millett Hall
Attending Employers Coming Soon
Be Prepared!
These are some of the resources offered to assist with resume and interview preparation:
Mock Interview Appointment
Interview with a trained peer to sharpen your interviewing skills before the Career Fairs. Both virtual and in-person options available!
Need your resume printed?
The Career Center will print 20 free resumes (in black and white or full color). Fill out this form and pick it up at the Career Center in 1 business day!
Online Resources
Prepare your career tools (resume, interviewing skills, etc.) for the upcoming Career Fairs. Available at your convenience. Connect with online resources
First Year, First-Time Friendly Table
The Center for Career Exploration and Success invites all first-year students and students who have not attended a fair before to stop by the Fall Career and Internship Fairs: Day One: All Majors and Day 2: Stem Career Fair.
The First Year, First-Time Friendly Table helps students learn more about the career fairs. Students can take a self-guided tour through the fair and get a look at what to expect so you will be more prepared to attend the fair in the future.
Professional attire is not required unless you want to speak to employers. Check out the recruiters attending the fairs on Handshake because there are opportunities for first year students!
Center for Career Exploration and Success
45 Armstrong Center
550 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056
